Just reading through fox footy's list of all uncontracted players, there's a few names that interest me in terms of cheap young midfield depth with some upside:
Jayden Laverde - quick, athletic half-fwd/mid who is suited for modern footy at 191cm/90kg. Had 22 touches and 10 marks earlier this year but has been inconsistent and struggled with injury since, but he has talent and could be worth a look for a 4th or 5th rounder.
Kieran Lovell- Was a gun junior and drafted by Hawthorn in the early 20s but despite looking the goods early has struggled with injury and seems to be on the outer at Hawthorn. Finds the footy in his sleep and is a smart, tough footballer with a nice kick, could potentially rookie list him or pick him up as a DFA. Is still only 21 and has upside.
Joe Atley- we've been linked to him and I've always liked his game, is tough as nails and can find the footy plus (despite not being as quick as his brother) he has that explosiveness out of traffic that the best inside mids have. Is a decent kick, has some sice at 188cm/88kg and is still only 19.
Oleg Markov- has serious X-factor and pace, but can't break into Richmond's side. He's 22 and might not be good enough, but he fills a serious void in our list as an explosive half-back, and I reckon if used in the right role he could be an asset. Could get him for a Marley-esque pick.
Corey Ellis- 21 year old first round pick (12, 2014), another who is right on the fringes of the best team in the comp. Can play midfield/ half-back, finds the footy and is a great kick. Could do worse on the cheap, he was a gun junior who's showed some signs.
Connor Menadue- is also out of contract at the Tuggers, has serious pace and isn't far off (playing AFL this weekend) but consistency has held him back. Fills a need for us as an explosive outside mid/half-back; and is also only 21.
Luke Partington- liked him in his draft year, and has averaged 25 touches a game at WAFL level this year. He's a great athlete as an inside mid-quick and good endurance, but hasn't been getting a chance. He might not be good enough but is 21 and has some attributes we need.
Some of these guys won't make it, but we've been pretty great and finding value and all of the above have attributes we need, play a position inn which we lack depth, are 22 or under and would be gettable with pick 60+ or even as a DFA/rookie.